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Bao Jianfeng
Native Name:保剑锋
Native Name Lang:zh
Other Names:Jeff Bao
Birth Date:3 November 1975
Birth Place:Shanghai, China
Alma Mater:East China Model High School
Shanghai Theatre Academy
Occupation:Actor, singer
Years Active:1998–present
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Bao Jianfeng (; born November 3, 1975) is a Chinese actor and singer of Mongolian descent, best known in film for portraying Mao Zedong in The Road of Exploring (2011), Lü Bu in The Assassins (2012) and Chen Shuxiang in The Bloody of Xiangjiang River, and has received critical acclaim for his television work, particularly as Gu Yuetao in The Shining Teenagers (2002), Gaozong of Tang in (2004), Wei Zheng in The Prince of Qin, Li Shimin (2005), Xue Rengui in The Legend of Xue Rengui (2006), Chu Lian in Dreams Link, and King Zhou of Shang in Zhaoge.[1] [2]

Biography

Early life

Bao Jianfeng was born into a military family on November 3, 1975. He attended the East China Model High School. After completing his education in Shanghai Theatre Academy, he was assigned to Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center.

Acting career

Bao Jianfeng's first screen acting credit was Zhenkong Aiqing Jilu and subsequently appearing on television series such as Pearl Tower (1998), The 28 Nannies of Professor Tian's Family (1998), Love and Resentment of Two Generations (2000), and Purple File (2001).

Bao Jianfeng's first film role was uncredited appearance in the film A Beautiful New World (1999), a comedy film starring Jiang Wu, Tao Hong, Richie Jen, and Wu Bai.

In 2002, Bao Jianfeng co-starred with Ni Jingyang, Kym and Li Zhinan in the idol drama The Shining Teenagers as Gu Yuetao, the class teacher and Chinese teacher.[3] That same year, he had key supporting role as Liu Bei, a warlord in the late Eastern Han dynasty and the founder of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period, in Chen Kaige's Lü Bu and Diao Chan.

In 2003, Bao Jianfeng starred as Emperor Gaozong of Tang, reuniting him with co-star Jia Jingwen, who played Wu Zetian, in the historical romantic television series . It was a hot TV series in mainland China in that year.[4]

In 2004, Bao Jianfeng starred in a historical television series called The Prince of Qin, Li Shimin with Peter Ho, Gao Yuanyuan, Kevin Yan, and Jia Jingwen. At the same year, he also played the Kangxi Emperor, the lead role in Huayi Brothers's Qingtian Yamen, costarring Zhong Fuxiang and Xu Yun.

In 2005, Bao Jianfeng starred as Xue Rengui in The Legend of Xue Rengui, alongside Jin Qiaoqiao, Ashton Chen, Li Xiaoran, and Zhang Tielin. He also played the character Yang Yande in Warriors of the Yang Clan, opposite Ti Lung and Angie Chiu.

In 2006, Bao Jianfeng appeared in Super Boy and Girl, a romantic television series starring Hu Bing, Ady An, Victor Huang, and Fu Miao.

In 2007, Bao Jianfeng was cast in the film Detection of Knight-errant: the Scholar's Death, opposite Gu Zhixin, Cherrie Ying and Fu Heng. That same year, he starred opposite Alex Fong, Zhang Jiani, and Qin Lan in Dreams Link, adapted from Taiwanese novelist Chiung Yao's romantic novel Fantasies Behind the Pearly Curtain.

In 2008, Bao Jianfeng was cast in Nühai Chongchongchong, a comedy television series starring Jing Boran, Yang Zi, and Huang Shengyi.

In 2011, Bao Jianfeng co-starred with Zhou Dongyu, Qian Feng and Tao Shuai in the biographical film The Road of Exploring as Mao Zedong.[5] He also made cameo appearances in Close To Me and The Founding Father Sun Yat-sen. He had a minor role in Romance of Tang′ Kongfu, which starred Alex Fong and Chrissie Chau.

In 2012, he guest starred in the historical drama film The Assassins.[6] That same year, he starred in Good Wife, playing the husband of Liu Tao's character.[7]

In 2013, he starred in the historical television series Hua Xu Yin: City of Desperate Love with Kevin Cheng, Lin Yuan, Yuan Hong, and Jiang Xin.

In 2014, Bao Jianfeng starred opposite Yang Gongru, Zhang Xiwen and Danny Lee in Country Wind and Rain. He co-starred with Liu Tao in Outsmarted His Huashan Legend.

In 2015, he starred with Yan Bingyan in We Will Make It Right. The film won the Best World Movie at the 20th Sedona Film Festival and the Best Small and Medium Cost Feature Film at the 30th Golden Rooster Awards. He had a cameo appearance in Money Game, a comedy film starring, Zhang Lanxin, Liu Hua, and Zhang Yishan.[8] He also had a minor role as a wealthy merchant in the 3D fantasy action comedy adventure film Monster Hunt, which starred Bai Baihe, Jing Boran and Jiang Wu.

In 2016, it was announced that Bao Jianfeng joined Midnight Diner 2, opposite Yi Yi and Qiao Shan. He also portrayed one of the leads as King Zhou of Shang in Zhaoge.[9]

In 2017, he had key supporting role in the war film Battle of Xiangjiang River, created by August First Film Studio.[10] He portrayed Tan Pingshan in Andrew Lau's The Founding of an Army, a historical film released on July 28, 2017 to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army.[11]

Musical career

On April 2, 2008, Bao Jianfeng released his debut album, Heartbreaker.[12]

Personal life

On April 25, 2009, Bao Jianfeng married He Jiahao in Shanghai.[13] Their son was born in 2015.[14]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Chinese title Role Notes
1999 A Beautiful New World Chinese: 美丽新世界 guest
2007 Detection of Knight-errant: the Scholar's Death Chinese: 侠侣探案之书生之死 Yuan You'an
2011 Close To Me Chinese: 守护童年 The policeman guest
The Road of Exploring Chinese: 湘江北去
The First President Chinese: 第一大总统 The doctor guest
2012 The Assassins Chinese: 铜雀台
2015 We Will Make It Right Chinese: 因为谷桂花 Ma Jiancheng
Money Game Chinese: 黄金福将 Li Changzai
Monster Hunt Chinese: 捉妖记 Zheng Tao guest
2017 Battle of Xiangjiang River Chinese: 血战湘江
The Founding of an Army Chinese: 建军大业 Zheng Tao guest
2019 Once Upon a Time in China
Exceptionally Gifted Girl

Television series

Year Title Chinese title Role Notes
1996 Zhenkong Aiqing Jilu Chinese: 真空爱情记录 Xiao Luyu
1997 Hong Kong People Chinese: 省港人家 Chen Haibin
1998 Pearl Tower Chinese: 珍珠塔新传 Fang Qing
The 28 Nannies of Professor Tian's Family Chinese: 田教授家的二十八个保姆 Tian Siwen
The Son Chinese: 人子 Luo Tuo
2000 Love and Resentment of Two Generations Chinese: 情怨两代人 Wu Xiaozhao
The Desire Chinese: 欲望 An Da
Greatest Wedding on Earth Chinese: 南北一家亲 Wang Naihai
Jiu Jie Liang Yuan Chinese: 酒结良缘 Chen Xiao'er
2001 Purple File Chinese: 紫色档案 Tai Zi
Go Go Fighting Chinese: 越活越精彩 Ding Yong
2002 The Angry Butterfly Chinese: 愤怒的蝴蝶 Jun Er
The Shining Teenagers Chinese: 十八岁的天空 Gu Yuetao
2003 Chinese: 锵锵儿女到江湖 Su Can
Goodbye To Love Chinese: 真情告别 Chen Zicong
Lü Bu and Diao Chan Chinese: 吕布与貂蝉
2004 Chinese: 至尊红颜
Qingtian Yamen Chinese: 青天衙门
The Voice of Angel Chinese: 天使的歌声 The doctor
2005 Tears of the South China Sea Chinese: 南洋泪 Lu Zizhong
Cherry Red Chinese: 殷桃正红 Shi Yifei
My Way Chinese: 起跑天堂 Yin Zhenfeng
The Prince of Qin, Li Shimin Chinese: 秦王李世民
Warriors of the Yang Clan Chinese: 杨门虎将
The Blind Detective Chinese: 盲侠金鱼飞天猪 Zhu Zhongxian
2006 Chinese: 福禄寿三星报喜 Ouyang Xiaotian
Hero During Yongle Period Chinese: 永乐英雄儿女 Feng Tianci
Rent Girlfriend Chinese: 出租女友 Lin Zhou
The Legend of Xue Rengui Chinese: 薛仁贵传奇
Chinese: 女人行 guest
Love is Love Chinese: 爱就爱了 Liu Xingdong
2007 Qingtian Yamen 2 Chinese: 青天衙门2
Lost City Snow Home Chinese: 雪域迷城 Najialuo
Dreams Link Chinese: 又见一帘幽梦 Chu Lian
The Sewing Maid Chinese: 绣娘兰馨
Super Boy and Girl Chinese: 超级男女 Fang Zheng
Past Evens in the Small City Chinese: 小城往事 Bai Jinlai
Bays of Being Parents Chinese: 可怜天下父母心 Xia Zulin
Love with No Regret Chinese: 爱无悔 Luo Renhao
2008 Big Pearl Chinese: 大珍珠 Xia Mulin
The Blue File Chinese: 蓝色档案 Zhao Kang
2009 I'm a Grass Chinese: 《我是一棵小草 Liu Shui
Nühai Chongchongchong Chinese: 女孩冲冲冲 Sun Shangxiang
2010 When The Cranberries Open Chinese: 红莓花儿开 Shen Yan
Luanshi Yuyuan Chinese: 乱世玉缘 Xia Wenxuan
Shanliang Beihou Chinese: 善良背后 Gao Jianjun
Mystery 1937 Chinese: 迷案1937 Luo Sangtian
The Good Old Days Chinese: 再见艳阳天 Fang Hesheng
2011 Beauty In the South Chinese: 南国有佳人 Chen Peinan
Hongwu Big Case Chinese: 洪武大案 Qin Sheng
The Perfect Husband Chinese: 完美丈夫 Zhao Dahai
Chinese: 那些年那些事 Qiao Yanbao
Romance of Tang′ Kongfu Chinese: 唐朝浪漫英雄 Mi Lang guest
2012 The Final Shot Chinese: 最后一枪 Chen Ze
The Phantom Chinese: 幻影 Zheng Yunfan
2013 Good Wife Chinese: 贤妻 Zhao Boxuan
Longmen Express Chinese: 龙门镖局 Deng Tingfang
Chinese: 华胥引之绝爱之城 Rong Yan
2014 Special Duties Unit Chinese: 特警突击队 Cateran guest
Beautiful Enticement Chinese: 美丽的诱惑 Lin Yiji
Country Wind and Rain Chinese: 江山风雨几多情 Tang Ao
Legend of the Naga Pearls Chinese: 鲛珠传 Rong Yuan
Outsmarted His Huashan Legend Chinese: 智取华山传奇 Zhao Changsheng
Forever We are One Family Chinese: 永远一家人 Qiao Weiping
Heroes Under Fire Chinese: 火线英雄 An Jiawei
2015 Love Me, You Don't Go Chinese: 爱我,你别走 Wen Hao
2017 Midnight Diner 2 Chinese: 深夜食堂2 [15]
ZhaogeChinese: 朝歌
New Dragon Gate Inn Chinese: 新龙门客栈 Cao Shaoqin
2019 If I Can Love You So Chinese: 如果可以这样爱 Qi Shuli
2020The Coolest WorldChinese: 最酷的世界

Variety show

YearTitleChinese title RoleNotes
2004 Unusual Weekend Chinese: 非常周末 guest [16]
2005 The Beauty of Middle School Students Chinese: 美丽中学生 Jury [17]
2011 The Generation Show Chinese: 年代秀 guest
2014 I'm legend Chinese: 我是传奇 guest [18]
2015 Soldiers Sortie Chinese: 士兵突击之勇者奇兵 guest [19]
Hello, Newbie Chinese: 你好,菜鸟 guest [20]
Fresh Man Chinese: 一年级·大学季 guest [21]
2021 China in Classics Chinese: 典籍里的中国
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Discography

Singles

Notes and References

  1. News: http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/p/2009-11-28/15582789143.shtml . zh:组图:保剑锋名字中蕴含的演艺哲学 . sina . 2009-11-28 . zh.
  2. News: http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/p/2008-02-04/12151903674.shtml . zh:保剑锋新年向歌坛进军 新年问候新浪网友(组图) . sina . 2008-02-04 . zh.
  3. News: http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2006-05-11/09591078129.html . zh:保剑锋:《十八岁的天空》里麻辣教师还原自己 . sina . 2006-05-11 . zh.
  4. News: http://ent.qq.com/a/20040427/000017.htm . zh:新剧《秦王李世民》贾静雯与保剑锋大谈婚外情 . Tencent . 2004-04-27 . zh.
  5. News: http://ent.qq.com/a/20101125/000279.htm . zh:保剑锋回应质疑 称《湘江北去》是红色偶像剧 . Tencent . 2010-11-25 . zh.
  6. News: http://ent.163.com/12/0927/17/8CE6GMGE000300B1.html . zh:保剑锋《铜雀台》里霸气十足 周润发化身剧照师 . 163.com . 2012-09-27 . zh.
  7. News: http://ent.qq.com/a/20120621/000269.htm . zh:组图:《贤妻》剧照曝光 保剑锋显成熟魅力 . Tencent . 2012-06-21 . zh.
  8. News: http://ent.163.com/photoview/00AJ0003/564542.html#p=ATTP4RND00AJ0003 . zh:保剑锋客串《捉妖记》 . 163.com . 2015-07-07 . zh.
  9. News: http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-02-07/doc-ifyafcyw0531841.shtml . zh:《朝歌》杀青曝剧照 保剑锋铠甲显英姿 . sina . 2017-02-07 . zh.
  10. News: http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2017-06-15/doc-ifyhfnrf9114105.shtml . zh:《血战湘江》定档6.30 保剑锋还原“铁血战士” . sina . 2017-06-05 . zh.
  11. News: http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2017-04-07/doc-ifyeceza1452159.shtml . zh:众星加盟《建军大业》 保剑锋蓄须饰革命家 . sina . 2017-04-07 . zh.
  12. News: http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2008-04-14/16511986497.shtml . zh:保剑锋获赠金牌运动鞋 EP《万人迷》广受好评 . sina . 2008-04-14 . zh.
  13. News: http://ent.qq.com/a/20090425/000130.htm. zh:组图:保剑锋献歌娇妻感动落泪 两新人幸福拥吻 . Tencent . 2005-04-25 . zh.
  14. News: http://ent.163.com/15/0615/20/AS67L89O00031H2L.html . zh:保剑锋报喜当爸爸 晒父子照称现在看什么都满意 . 163.com . 2015-06-15 . zh.
  15. News: http://yule.sohu.com/20160426/n446297319.shtml . zh:保剑锋掌勺《深爱食堂2 自曝西红柿炒蛋最拿手 . sohu . 2016-04-26 . zh.
  16. News: http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2004-04-09/0956359946.html . zh:保剑锋谈“干娘”刘晓庆:她很喜欢发短信 . sina . 2004-04-09 . zh.
  17. News: http://ent.sina.com.cn/x/2005-07-25/0845790326.html . zh:保剑锋遇良师改变人生 . sina . 2005-07-25 . zh.
  18. News: http://ent.qq.com/a/20141008/022200.htm . zh:《我是传奇保剑锋“与牛同居”7天 秀踢踏舞 . Tencent . 2014-10-08 . zh.
  19. News: http://ent.sina.com.cn/tv/zy/2015-05-08/doc-icczmvup1353810.shtml . zh:保剑锋加盟真人秀《士兵突击秀硬汉风 . sina . 2015-05-08 . zh.
  20. News: http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20151023/42513882_0.shtml . zh:《你好,菜鸟今晚开播 保剑锋感慨现实骨感 . iFeng . 2015-10-23 . zh.
  21. News: http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20151202/42536901_0.shtml . zh:保剑锋霸气空降《一年级 麻辣教师险被逼疯 . iFeng . 2015-12-02 . zh.
  22. http://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=55303&display_set=eng Bao Jianfeng at hkmdb.com
  23. http://chinesemov.com/actors/Jeff%20Bao.html Bao Jianfeng at chinesemov.com
  24. Web site: 第七届"中国电视好演员奖"候选名单,易烊千玺马思纯等超百名演员入围. September 15, 2020. Chongqing Chongbao. zh. 2020-09-15. 2020-09-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916105153/https://www.cqcb.com/entertainment/2020-09-15/2992098_pc.html. dead.